Strong's Lexicon prothumós: Willing, eager, ready Original Word: πρόθυμος Word Origin: Derived from πρό (pro, "before") and θυμός (thumos, "passion" or "spirit") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "prothumós," the concept of willingness and eagerness can be found in Hebrew words like נָדִיב (nadiv, "willing" or "noble") and חָפֵץ (chaphets, "delight" or "desire"). Usage: The Greek word "prothumós" conveys a sense of readiness and eagerness, often used to describe a willing spirit or a readiness to act. It implies a proactive attitude and a zealous disposition towards a task or duty. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the attitude of believers who are eager to serve and follow God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as eagerness and willingness were highly valued, especially in the context of service and duty. The concept of being "prothumós" would resonate with early Christians who were called to be zealous in their faith and service to others. This term reflects the early Christian emphasis on a heart willing to serve God and others, contrasting with a reluctant or grudging attitude. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4290 prothýmōs (an adverb, derived from 4253 /pró, "before" and 2372 /thymós, "passion") – properly, passion shown in advance, i.e. pre-inclined, "thoroughly willing." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from prothumos Definition eagerly NASB Translation eagerness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4290: προθύμωςπροθύμως, adverb, from Herodotus and Aeschylus down, willingly, with alacrity: 1 Peter 5:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance willingly. Adverb from prothumos; with alacrity -- willingly. see GREEK prothumos Forms and Transliterations προέσθαι πρόη προήσεται προήσομαι προθυμως προθύμως πρόθυρα προθύροις πρόθυρον πρόθυρόν προθύρου προθύρω προθύρων προϊεμαι προϊη πρόωμαι prothumos prothumōs prothymos prothymōs prothýmos prothýmōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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